Royal Brunei Airlines to fly to Melbourne
Monday, 18 October 2010 17:18
The city of Melbourne in Australia will be part of the Royal Brunei Airlines network from 29 March
2011. A four-times weekly service will be introduced in which Royal Brunei Airlines will depart
Bandar Seri Begawan to Melbourne on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
With the addition of Melbourne, Royal Brunei Airlines will fly 14 times weekly to three cities in
Australia.
Royal Brunei Airlines Executive Vice President of Commercial & Planning, Riaz Moiz, said that,
“With the launch of the Melbourne flights, Royal Brunei Airlines will be able to meet demand for
seats to Melbourne from across our Asian and UK networks, while also expanding our presence
in Australia. Trade links between the two countries will also be enhanced. The additional of
Melbourne is another positive step towards establishing Brunei as a competitive hub in the Asia
Pacific region.”
Melbourne Airport Chief Executive Officer, Chris Woodruff, said the Royal Brunei Airlines
announcement was a fantastic result for Victoria. Mr Woodruff said, “The importance of direct
international air services to Melbourne and Victoria cannot be overstated. South-East Asia is one
of Victoria's fastest growing markets and Royal Brunei Airlines' services will enable tourism and
trade opportunities to be further developed. This is great news for Victorians, whether they are
travelling to the Sultanate of Brunei, holiday destinations in Borneo's Sabah and Sarawak, or
onwards to Royal Brunei Airlines' network throughout Asia, Europe and the Middle East."
